Spring is here. Basketball and hockey seasons are
coming to an end (Go Spurs Go), while baseball is just
getting in gear. Looks like weather has been kind of
crazy across the states. We've had some interesting
weather here this Spring in San Antonio with the much
needed rain coupled with some hellish
hailstorms...USAA is getting a lot of business.

We had a great time at the FTVA's Spring Social last week. Even though
we had a lighter turnout than last yearâ€™s, we enjoyed the camaraderie and
numerous war stories being told around the tables. Brig. Gen. Lambert was
our guest speaker and talked about the significant changes he has seen in
the last six years since joining AFISRA/25th Air Force. One of the
biggest changes was his starting up the Cyber ISR Group at Ft Meade with
barely 400 people that has quadrupled in size in six years...not including
the added units in the AF Reserves and Air National Guard.

On 26 April, several of us attended the stand-up of the 625th Ops
Center. Directly following the ceremony, the Ops Center facility was
named in honor of Mr. Ken Williams. It will affectionately be called the "KWOC". Ken cut the ribbon with Sheila and a host of FTVA members
in attendance.

The planning has started for September's Anniversary activities. Maj
Octavia Heard is the 25AF's POC for all the events. Some slight changes
will be occurring this year, like a change of venue for the Golf
Tournament. Also, you still have time to submit nominees for the Hall of
Honor...there are a lot of deserving Airmen out there, so don't
procrastinate, "getter done"! I know it will be another great series of
events, so start your plans to attend now.

Finally, the Board always encourages suggestions and feedback. Whether
its ways to encourage new membership, chapter news or ways to support
our troops/units, don't hesitate to contact us thru our web-site. We are here
to support...and as always "Remain in Touch".